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ACCELERATE Annual Conference

Shifting Gears in Paediatric Cancer Innovation

Events Details

Dates: February 5-6, 2026

Start on February 5 at 9:30 am (registrations and welcome coffee open as of 8:30 am)
Finish on February 6 at 4:30 pm

Location: Tangla Hotel, Avenue Emmanuel Mounier 5, 1200 Brussels – Belgium

Hybrid Options: In-person and virtual attendance available

Registration

Online registration is required to attend the conference. Places are limited to ensure interactive discussions.

21% Belgium VAT is not included in the final price. All registration fees are subject to 21% Belgian VAT.

By registering for the ACCELERATE Annual Conference, you agree to the event’s Terms and Conditions

* Patient groups, foundations, charities, NGOs

**confirmation (email, letter, certificate) of « in-training” or “student” status from the institution is required.

What’s on the Agenda?

To cure more children and adolescents with cancer, we need to rethink how innovation reaches them.

The ACCELERATE Annual Conference 2026 will focus on the "The Dual Engine Approach":

accelerating the smart development and use of adult cancer innovations in paediatrics, and
building paediatric-first development pathways to incentivize the development of specific paediatric oncology drugs

Over two days we will work together to acknowledge today's reality, call for a shift, challenge the system and drive action.

Why Attend?

Shape solutions to accelerate the development of drugs for children and adolescents with cancer
Engage directly with regulators, industry, academics and patient advocates
Hear the latest thinking on paediatric drug development, regulatory science and real-world implementation
Network with peers from across Europe and beyond in a highly interactive, neutral multi-stakeholder setting

Be part of the change. Join us in Brussels to help shape solutions that will accelerate innovation and transform outcomes for children and adolescents with cancer.

Programme at a Glance

Day 1 - Thursday 5 February 2026

Opening & Introduction (start at 9:30 am)

ACCELERATE's vision and the "Dual Engine Approach" - advancing both adult-to-paediatric translation and paediatric-first innovation

Acknowledging Today's Reality

Global trends, economic context and evidence generation shaping oncology drug development

Lunch time: Advocate Networking Session (in-person)

Calling for a Shift

How to accelerate the development of specific paediatric oncology products and learn from success stories across sectors

Paediatric Strategy & Impact Forums

Key updates and future priorities

Break-out Discussions

Accelerating paediatric development of adult cancer
Developing paediatric-specific oncology drugs

Social Dinner

Day 2 - Friday 6 February 2026

Challenging the System

Evolving regulatory and policy frameworks to better support and incentivize paediatric oncology innovation

Driving to Action

Turning discussion into impact - access to trials and therapies, collaboration across regions, and next steps from break-out groups

Lunch time: Charity Partners Meeting (in-person)

Building the ACCELERATE Work Plan

From dialogue to delivery: defining the shared roadmap for 2026-2027

Wrap-up & Closing (close at 4:30 pm)

Key take-aways and commitments for collective action

Accommodation

A limited number of rooms have been pre-booked at the Tangla Hotel at a preferential rate for the conference participants.

Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, until the block is full.

Click here to book your room at a discounted rate.

How to get there?

Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements.

Address: Tangla Hotel - Avenue Emmanuel Mounier 5, 1200 Brussels, Belgium

By public transport:

From Brussels Airport:
Take the train to Brussels-Central station, then switch to Metro Line 1 (direction Stockel) and get off at Alma station. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the station.
From Brussels-Midi (Eurostar/Thalys):
Take Metro Line 2 or 6 (direction Simonis or Elisabeth) and switch at Arts-Loi to Line 1 (direction Stockel). Get off at Alma station.

By taxi:

Taxis are available at the airport and train stations, with a ride to the Tangla Hotel costing approximately €40–50 from Brussels Airport and €20–30 from the city center.

By car:

On-site parking is available at Tangla Hotel for guests and visitors. Please note that parking fees apply. For pricing details, you can contact the hotel directly.

Safe travels!